The Operational Plan 2026/27 is a key plan for us. The Operational Plan translates the commitments set out in the Corporate Plan 2024-29 into annual actions, projects and services that we will undertake within the current financial year. We will monitor progress against the Operational Plan and present updates in Council meetings at least quarterly.
During the preparation of the Corporate Plan 2024-29, it was noted that more than 90% of our annual budget goes to providing the ongoing services that our community values. Acknowledging this, and the need to continually balance sustainability with the demands of service delivery, our intention is to prioritise service reviews. Current key services are summarised in the relevant goal areas that follow in the document.
Further actions or projects may be included during the financial year as circumstances arise to progress our response to the Corporate Plan key priorities. The Operational Plan for each financial year delivers against the key priorities of the Corporate Plan which has a life of five years. As such, not all key priorities will be specifically addressed by an individual action or project in each annual Operational Plan. Many key priorities are addressed through the ongoing delivery of services and ‘business as usual’ activities.